- Cost of Living
- Jamaica
- Turkey
- Kingston
- Aksaray
- Comparison
Cost of living in Kingston, Jamaica compared to Aksaray, Turkey
Currency:
| Food | + 224% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Kingston (Jamaica) is 224% more expensive than in Aksaray (Turkey) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | J$630 (23TL) | 10TL | + 127% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | J$631 (23TL) | 10TL | + 127% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | J$365 (13TL) | 4.77TL | + 176% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | J$265 (10TL) | 1.70TL | + 462% | |
| 12 eggs, large | J$419 (15TL) | 3.50TL | + 331% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | J$227 (8TL) | 1.00TL | + 717% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | J$628 (23TL) | 10TL | + 126% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | J$466 (17TL) | 1.00TL | + 1580% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | J$213 (8TL) | 1.00TL | + 667% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | J$221 (8TL) | 4.00TL | + 99% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | J$1,804 (65TL) | 10TL | + 550% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | J$227 (8TL) | - | - | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | J$257 (9TL) | 2.00TL | + 364% | |
| Housing | + 22% | |||
| Housing in Kingston (Jamaica) is 22% more expensive than in Aksaray (Turkey) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | J$111,865 (4,030TL) | 800TL | + 404% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | J$57,499 (2,072TL) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | J$14,717 (530TL) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | J$82,870 (2,986TL) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | J$45,036 (1,623TL) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | J$10,772 (388TL) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | J$4,480 (161TL) | - | - | |
| 40” flat screen TV | J$65,151 (2,347TL) | - | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | J$23,845 (859TL) | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | J$1,525 (55TL) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | J$367 (13TL) | - | - | |
| Clothes | ||||
| Clothes in Kingston (Jamaica) is in Aksaray (Turkey) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | J$4,041 (146TL) | - | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | J$3,518 (127TL) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | J$5,540 (200TL) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | J$5,024 (181TL) | - | - | |
| Transportation | ||||
| Transportation in Kingston (Jamaica) is in Aksaray (Turkey) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | J$4,074,380 (146,791TL) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | J$142 (5.10TL) | - | - | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | J$6,034 (217TL) | - | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | J$1,618 (58TL) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | ||||
| Personal Care in Kingston (Jamaica) is in Aksaray (Turkey) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | J$702 (25TL) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | J$2,020 (73TL) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | J$2,892 (104TL) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | J$1,038 (37TL) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | J$446 (16TL) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | J$714 (26TL) | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | J$261 (9TL) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | J$242 (9TL) | - | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | J$961 (35TL) | - | - | |
| Entertainment | ||||
| Entertainment in Kingston (Jamaica) is in Aksaray (Turkey) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | J$4,524 (163TL) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | J$2,167 (78TL) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | J$3,748 (135TL) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | J$8,438 (304TL) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | J$870 (31TL) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | J$513 (18TL) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | J$290 (10TL) | - | - | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | J$78,964 (2,845TL) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | J$7 (0.25TL) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | J$8,702 (314TL) | - | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | J$756 (27TL) | - | - | |
| TOTAL | + 69% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 365 prices entered by 39 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 19, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Kingston (Jamaica) is 69% more expensive than in Aksaray (Turkey)
For example, you would need at least 3,723TL
(J$103,348)
in Kingston
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
2,200TL
in Aksaray.
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